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Pass Your Driving Test with our Pretest Driving Lessons.

Our Pretest lessons have proven to be the main reason our pupils pass their test first time at all driving test centres.

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Gain the confidence to pass your test with our Pretest Lessons.

Time to kick start your Pretest Driving Lessons with one of the highest rated driving schools around your town and Dublin City.

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Start Your Pretest Lessons

It’s pretty simple to get started just follow these steps.

Start with us Start with us
We will see and assess your starting point and then start with your required driving lessons.
Find your instructor Find your instructor
Once you have made contact we will pair you with a local National driving instructor.
Pass the test Pass the test
You will have the same driving instructor all the way from EDT to passing your full driving test.

Pretest Driving Lessons

Passing your driving test couldn’t be any easier with our pretest lessons.

Pretest Driving Lessons

Pretest Driving Lessons Dublin

Our Pretest lessons have proven to be the main reason our pupils pass their test first time at all Driving Test Centres. Why is that you think? Aren’t all instructors the same? Absolutely not.

We are one of the most respected schools in this country and even the Testers understand the level we operate at.

You see any school can talk about how magnificent they are but here at NDS we like to show these facts.

We like you to see for yourself why everyone is talking about us. We don’t do the talking our pupils do.

Pretest Preparation to Pass Your Driving Test

Preparation is Key to Passing Your Test

You wouldn’t attend a job interview without doing your groundwork on speech and presentation would you? then why appear for the driving test without the pretest preparation?

Pretest works the same for you as your final revision before the exam to memorise and practice the important aspects to give your best.

A Pretest is the most essential step before you appear for the final driving test to polish your skills and practice the techniques on road with one of our instructors.

Pretest Preparation to Pass Your Driving Test
What Happens on Your Pretest Driving Lessons

What Happens with your Instructor on the Pretest

You need to inform your instructor of your driving test date and/or to the sponsor who is going to train you on the pretest training also.

It is advisable to start your pretest after you complete the 12 EDT lessons with our driving instructor.

This gives more time to test yourself and an enhanced evaluation from our instructor which will solve your shortcomings in a limited time and to work on the areas which need more practice.

Tips to follow on your day of Driving Test

You must be looking for some short tricks to make it to the test in one go but you must know that practice is the only key to crack it in your first attempt. Still there are many things you can keep in mind to perform better.

  • You should be confident about your driving skills as you have passed all the 12 EDT lessons and if you have also attended the pretest session then you will be relaxed during the test.
  • Do not think of skipping the pretest session as it might cost you a lot later. Pretest is very essential to polish your skills and to improve the weak points if any.
  • Do not forget to revise the important road and traffic signs and to abide by them when you are driving during the test. Make sure to follow all the signs that will come in your way.
  • Study the rules provided by the RSA as you will be asked some theory questions also.
  • Get all your documents prepared a few days before the test.
  • Come to the centre early to avoid any kind of delay in the process.
  • Always remember the 2 second rule to maintain the distance between the two cars.
  • Be careful near the roundabouts.
  • Even if you think you have committed a mistake, do not dwell over it rather continue to drive with confidence as the mistake may not be too big as it may seem to you.
  • If you are joining our program of pretest then you don’t need to worry about all these points as you will be provided with all these details and more and we will prepare you to face all the difficulties during the test and also how to handle it.
You must practice well before the driving test with our pretest driving lessons to get the detailed information of what you will be facing on the day of the real driving test. We will prepare for you all the challenges so that nothing would seem difficult to you during that day of your full driving test.
With our pretest, you will become familiar with the driving test routes, the difficulties that you might face will be sorted in this sessions. With absolute practice, it will give you confidence to give your best and as you would have already gone through all those challenges, so it won’t seem difficult to you on the day of your driving test.
What Happens on Your Pretest Driving Lessons

What will you get in a Pretest?

  • Real time experience of the ground course.
  • Testing of your skills to find all the shortcomings and mistakes that you can make.
  • Practice lessons to revise the driving around the corners and traffic.
  • Practice through difficult routes and examining your speed and skills with it to improve.
  • Road and traffic signals to be followed and revised.
  • Giving you tips to perform better to guarantee a pass.
First Lesson

Before your first driving lessons you must have the following in order

So your all geared up for your fist driving lesson with your National driving instructor!

To help get you on the road to passing your test and becoming a safe driver for life, we need to make sure you have everything in order. Find out below!

1. Learner Permit 1. Learner Permit
A learner permit allows you to learn to drive on public roads with your driving instructor.
2. Tax & Insurance 2. Tax & Insurance
If you want to learn to drive within your own vehicle you will need to make sure your tax & insurance is valid.
3. Good Attitude 3. Good Attitude
We love our learners and strive to give them the best learning experience there is.
What people say

Our Happy Pupils

We take great pride in our customer reviews across all platforms! Please take the time to read some if you are seriously considering been thought to drive!

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A Raeside
3 days ago
My previous instructor cut off my lessons on the 10th one, but I continued my lessons with Erus in Mullingar and I had a great experience! I am a very anxious individual and Erus was very supportive and patient in every lesson. I passed my test first time, and I don't think this would have been possible without Erus 🥰 I would recommend him to anyone looking to get driving! Especially reassuring and helpful during the pre-tests.
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Alex O. C
4 days ago
Cristina is a fantastic driving instructor, She is very patient and excellent at explaining things. I had Cristina for my pretests and car hire.Would highly recommend 😁⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Ola Strzeciwilk
4 days ago
KrzyÅ› was an absolute pleasure to drive with. Incredibly good communication and explanations when driving. Couldn't recommend anyone more than Krzys. Despite my constant mistakes he is the one who ended up helping me pass my exam and had faith during the whole process.
I passed my driving test in Dún Laoghaire first time today! A big thank you to my instructor, Chris. I did all my essential EDT lessons and pre-test lessons with him, and his guidance and support really helped me feel confident and pass the test. Chris is extremely honest, calm and patient, and he explains everything really clearly. I’m very happy I chose him as my instructor and would highly recommend him to anyone learning to drive. Thanks again, Chris!
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Joe O Neill
5 days ago
5 Stars, Amazing experience right from the start, passed my test with instructor Fergal Hayden who shared his exeptional knowledge of the road with the necessary resolutness and tenacity required to inspire confidence going into the driving test & on the road into the future.
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Monty Motswetla
5 days ago
I highly recommend Marc from National Driving School. He is a very patient, supportive and professional driving instructor. I was nervous about my driving test, but Marc helped me build my confidence and explained everything clearly. He believed in me and encouraged me to believe in myself too. I am so happy that I passed my driving test on my first attempt with only 3 faults! 🚗🎉 Thank you so much, Marc, for your patience, guidance and encouragement. I am very grateful and would highly recommend Marc to anyone preparing for their driving test.
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chandan TN
5 days ago
I passed my driving test with a perfect result, and I owe it all to Krzys (Chris). He's the best instructor I could have asked for. He's patient, calm and explains everything clearly, and he built up my confidence from the very first lesson. He never rushed me or made me feel judged when I made mistakes, and his guidance made sure I was fully prepared for test day. Lessons were well organised, punctual and genuinely enjoyable. I'd recommend him to anyone learning to drive. Thank you, Krzys!
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June
6 days ago
I’m delighted to have passed my driving test! A big thank you to National Driving School, especially my instructor, Kieran, for the guidance and encouragement throughout my lessons. I was nervous about the test, particularly reversing, and I really appreciated the support in helping me prepare. Passing means so much to me, and I’m grateful you were part of my learning journey. I would happily recommend Kieran and National Driving School to anyone learning to drive!
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Sarah Byrne
6 days ago
I had nothing but positive experiences learning how to drive with Teddy Lemenant, his encouragement and positive attitude really helped me to build confidence even in times of uncertainty over the past year. I would highly recommend to family and friends to complete their driving lessons with the National Driving School.
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Evie Miller
6 days ago
Teddy was really helpful and gave me confidence in my pre test would definately recommend
I liked the approach that National Driving School took. They didn’t hide fees or charges and Krzys was transparent with me from the beginning in terms of the amount that would be expected from me. That procedure made me change from Airport Driving School to National Driving School. Krzys was very understanding and regardless of how last minute I contacted them 1 week away from my test, he made himself available to help me. He also helped me to troubleshoot and practice areas I needed improvement and was pragmatic on the approach. Happy with the experience!
Huge thanks to Keith in Dun Laoghaire - finally passed today with his help! I've had several different instructors and he was definitely the best. Really cares about his job and knows the routes and the test centre well. Would recommend to anyone.
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Sinead Wolohan
7 days ago
I highly recommend Keith Lawlor from the National Driving School. I did some pre test lessons with him in Dun Loaighre and it greatly improved my driving and confidence before the test which I passed with two grade two's. He gave really helpful tips for the test and brought me to areas that came up in the test. A great instructor for upping your confidence and proficiency as a driver.
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Ana Rogoz
1 week ago
I couldn’t recommend Chris enough! He was an excellent instructor and made learning to drive such a positive experience. He provided me with all the information and guidance I needed, was incredibly patient, and always took the time to answer all of my questions. His support and encouragement helped me immensely throughout my lessons, and I feel much more confident behind the wheel because of him. Thank you so much, Chris!
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Aimilia Varla
2 weeks ago
I'm very happy with the services I received from national driving school. Both my instructors, Stuart and Syed were super helpful and patient. I felt very safe during the lessons and very supported through the journey of learning to drive and taking my test. I would definitely recommend national driving school to anyone learning to drive!
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Reagan Nabua
2 weeks ago
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Rukky Etaferi
2 weeks ago
Highly recommend Syed as an instructor. He was really patient, calm and thorough, and explained everything clearly. I always felt comfortable during the lessons and would definitely recommend him to anyone learning to drive.
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Kevin Griffin
2 weeks ago
Huge thanks to Brian from National Driving School, who got me through the test in Navan in one attempt. Provided really clear and patient guidance throughout the lessons, and guided me to improvement with practical examples and gentle prompts when needed. He's a top teacher, and I'd enthusiastically recommend him to anyone looking for lessons or brushing up before the test.
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Maya Allman
2 weeks ago
Did my lessons with instructor Kieran Foley in Tallaght, he was such a great instructor, very helpful and friendly which made the lessons and driving very relaxed, passed my test first time!!
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Why Choose Us

We are not just your normal run of the mill driving school. We are a driving school of excellence. We ensure our pupils get the best value for money for the best driving instruction in the business. This is how:

Experience

Experience

Our level of experience in the driving school industry spans over 30 years. We have come to see it all.

Instructors

Instructors

You can be sure our fully qulaified driving instructors are some of the best trained driving instructors in Ireland.

Quality

Quality

Been approved training instructors with the RSA you can be sure your driving lessons are safe guarded.

Support

Support

We provide free WhatsApp, Text and Calls support during the entire process of learning how to drive.

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Frequently Asked Questions

You can find our most popular frequently asked questions around driving lessons below

Why choose National Driving School?
National Driving school has gained a reputation and excelled way beyond industry standards. From day one of attending your first lesson in our National driving school car to passing your driving test, we are more professional than most others in this industry. Pass your driving test after you learn to drive with us and you will find that we work constantly to offer higher passing rates at National Driving School. We work closely with you to match your pace at a budget that suits you.
How soon can I take my driving lessons?
At National Driving School, we aim to connect you with a qualified National Driving School instructor within an hour of your enquiry. Once we assign you a National Driving School instructor, he/she will coordinate with you to schedule a particular date and this way your lesson is booked with us. From then on all communication will be carried out between you and your driving instructor. If you are Looking at loads of bookings for our National driving instructors, we would recommend you to pre-book your lessons a couple of weeks beforehand.
Can I pick the car I want to learn in?
Our driving instructors are free to decide, but we maintain a stringent policy regarding their vehicles. Almost 99% percent of our driving instructor cars are Ford Fiestas from 171 to the latest year. We make this mandatory so that the instructors teach in updated and dual-controlled cars. The cars used by instructors are clean, maintained, and ready to go! We also help you avail car hire facility for your driving test with your preferred instructor.
Can I check the reviews for the driving instructors?
For sure! We have over 600 hundred 5 star reviews that we are proud of all over the internet. You can view a lot of reviews we have shown with our particular National driving instructors’ names to help you locate the individual ones closest to your location. You can also find our latest reviews on our Facebook and Google.
How many driving lessons do I need?
It is a common question raised by most learners. Well, it depends. Our students take 30 hours of driving lessons on average before passing their practical exam – 17 hours fewer than the national average! If you are a newbie, we would suggest you book our 30-hour package. If you pass the exam faster, we will refund the number of hours unused (provided you have used a minimum of 20 hours). On the other hand, if you need some extra hours of learning, you can top up on an hourly basis to train until you appear for your driving test. If you book a smaller learning package to begin with, no worries- you can top by on an hourly basis once you are done with your 1st package to be test-ready.
What are the prices for driving lessons?
To know about the driving lesson prices, simply click here and enter your details and raise an enquiry. We will send you an email with the price details. You can rest assured and leave everything else to our crew here at National Driving school. We will ensure that we connect you with the most suitable driving instructor. After connecting with an instructor, you can schedule and begin your journey towards being a fully licensed, safe driver.
How can I pay for my driving lessons?
You can pay your allocated National driving instructor directly. We do not manage any payments except gift vouchers for driving lessons through our website. You can discuss the payment structure with your driving instructor. Our driving instructors offer discounts, easy payment plans, and special offers for bulk bookings.
Where would be my pick-up & drop point?
We connect you with a National driving instructor from your nearby locations, so your pick up and drop off point will be at your house or agreed central location. If you want to change your pick up & drop off location, for example, work and school, our instructors will make the necessary arrangements provided these locations are within their driving lessons’ vicinity.
What documents do I need to bring along to the driving lessons?
You should bring your learner permit for every driving lesson you attend. When you get the EDT logbook after the very first EDT lesson, do not forget to carry it with you during every driving lesson.
Do you offer booking schedules that suit my schedule?
Do not worry as we offer flexible booking schedules at National Driving school. Our driving lessons are available during weekdays, weekends, and on days that are convenient for you.

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